Star Wars: 10 Game-Changing Theories For Episode VIII
2. Obi-Wan Kenobi's Force-Ghost Will Return
Rey these are your first steps is the line uttered by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Reys aforementioned lightsaber vision from The Force Awakens, as delivered - through the magic of audio editing - by a blend of Alec Guiness and Ewan McGregor. It seems clear, then, that Obi-Wans Force ghost is still hanging around. Which means that an Episode VIII cameo isnt entirely out of the question.
Last seen at the end of Return Of The Jedi smiling on at the Rebels success, Obi-Wan was the spiritual guide to Luke throughout the original movies. Even after his death, hed pop up and dispense wisdom and advice to help young Skywalker restore peace to the galaxy. It makes sense now that evil has returned that hed rematerialise and help out where he could.
Since it was revealed that Mr. McGregor recorded lines for The Force Awakens, rumours and theories that hed step into the role of Obi-Wans Force ghost in Episode VIII have grown ever more persistent. Again, itd be a nice way to legitimise the prequels a bit by bringing one of their stars firmly into the fold of the new movies.
As to where hed fit in the story Luke has clearly lost faith in his ability to train Jedi, so perhaps his old master will appear with some sage advice. Sounds believable, right?